Cooley's Anemia

A Brighter Future, Day By Day

The Turchi family has been through a lot together since little Gabriella was diagnosed with thalassemia, and the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation continues to play an almost-daily role in their lives.

Cooley's Anemia

Finding a Way Together

Alyssa Altieri says, without a doubt, that her mom, Sandy is her best friend. Since Alyssa was diagnosed with thalassemia at just five months old, Sandy has been there for her every day.

Cooley's Anemia

Living Free

“I am as optimistic and capable of achieving my dreams as anybody else.  Thalassemia, although a huge part of my life, does not dictate it.” Meet Rucha Shah, a young woman with thalassemia who knows where she is headed.    

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Julia’s Story

Born with thalassemia, Julia Tang has been cured through bone marrow transplantation.  Not everyone can benefit from treatments like these – yet.  But CAF is making sure that advances continue so that all patients will one day be cured. The support of people like you makes these advances like these possible.  Thank you!

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Meet Robert

Robert Mannino has been getting blood transfusions since he was six months old.  But that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his dream.  Read about this Georgia Tech student (and thalassemia patient)’s use of research to find a better way.

Welcome to the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation website! We are pleased that you want to learn more about thalassemia and the work we do on behalf of all those living with this blood disorder. Please use these links to get started.

Spotlight

2013 Patient~Family Conference Scheduled for June 28-30

March 20, 2013 – Save the date!  The CAF 2013 Patient~Family Conference will be held in Philadelphia the weekend of June 28-30.  Here is some basic information that you may need: Dates: Friday, June 28-Sunday, June 30 Friday: The Conference will start with a kick-off Welcome Reception on Friday Night. Saturday and Sunday: A full day [...]

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